The Rules of the Game

The basic rules of the game volleyball are actually quite simple. A team must score 25

points to win a game. However, a team must win by at least two points. For example, a game

that is at 25-24 must continue until one team has a two point lead. Depending on the age level or league, either the best two-of three or the best three-of-five games wins the match.

Points can be scored regardless of who is serving. This new rule is called rally point. If the serving team fails to score, a "side out" is called and the other team gets the point and the serve. The game is played with six players on a side, three in the front and three in the back. The player on the right side in the back row is the server.

Unlike other sports, in volleyball a player gets to play all six positions. Each time the team gets the ball back to serve, the players rotate one position. They move clockwise during the entire match. Which ever player moves into the right back position, gets to be the next server.

The server must hit the ball either underhand or overhand with one hand from the serving

area, behind the endline. The ball may touch the net and come down in bounds on the other side. If the serve is good, and the other team fails to return it, the serving team gets a point and the same player serves again. If the serve is not good, or the serving team fails to return the ball, the other team gets a "side out", a point and also gets the serve.

The ball must always be hit before it lands on the court. Each team is allowed up to three hits to return the ball, however the third hit must put the ball over the net. A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice in a row. The ball may be hit with the hands, fists, arms, or any part of

the body. Catching, scooping or carrying the ball are all not allowed. Some of the most common fouls are reaching over the net to play a ball, a player crossing the center line when the ball is in play, touching the net during play, and a player out of position on the court.

Physical Education 7 Skills Testing: Volleyball

Mr. Banser

The following volleyball specific skills that have been demonstrated, discussed, and practiced during our unit will be tested using the following 5 point rating scale as the instructor observes the student during each task. These skills tests are worth 20 % of your volleyball unit mark.

Skill:

Forearm Passing (Bump) – knees bent, ready position, hands together, elbows in and locked, one foot slightly forward, get under the ball, contact on mid to low forearms, use knees and shoulders to lift and rebound the ball to target, good height and accuracy required

Overhead Volley (set) – knees bent, move under the ball, tilt head back slightly, arms come together from sides (elbows out), hands form a triangle shape over forehead, look through this window at ball, extend arms and knees on contact with ball, use the fleshy part of fingers, rounded, flexible fingers, push ball up and not just forward.

Underhand Serve – feet shoulder width apart, one foot behind the other, knees bent and bent forward at torso, hold ball down and across body in non-dominant hand in line and ahead of opposite knee, keep weight on back foot, straight arm back and swing through with open hand, transfer body weight forward as you contact the ball, keep eyes focussed on the ball through contact

Game Play – basic rules, positioning, rotating, ready position, reacting to and calling the ball, and skill techniques used.

5 Point Scale

5 Excellent and Outstanding

Demonstrates proper elements and mechanics of skill with no apparent errors.

Consistent performance and effectiveness.

4 Very Good

Skills give general impression of good form, but minor variations exist in performance

and effectiveness

3 Good (Satisfactory)

Skills meet elements of reasonable form, but lack smoothness and ease or lack control

in one or more areas which affects skill as a whole

2 Limited (Developing)

Acceptable attempts and effort, but executes skills with many errors that result in

inconsistency in performance and effectiveness

1 Undeveloped (No participation or focus)

Skill and or effort is inadequate. No attempt to try skill.